Darrell,
This sounds like a stuck needle valve in one, or both, of your carbs. When
were they last changed?
You could probably check this by removing the tops of the carbs and the
damper assemblies. If the fuel tank is full, or near full, you may see a
small stream of fuel running up out of the hole in the "bridge". Normally,
if the car has not been recently run, this area should be dry.
Good luck and report back.
Peter
'68 TR250 (just waiting for a new-used temp comp for the rear carb)
on 4/15/03 9:50 PM, TR250Driver@aol.com at TR250Driver@aol.com wrote:
> Listers,
> I need your help again. While changing the exhaust on the TR6 from an
> original muffler set up to my Ansa Free Flow I noticed the strong smell of
> fuel. Yes, I have gas in the sump again. This problem first surfaced a
> couple of years ago after a trip to VTR in Breckinridge. I changed out the
> fuel pump thinking this was the source. I guess not since it is full again.
> I am big time stumped with this one. It can't be good running around town
> with a sump full of fuel. I was thinking of driving this car to California
> this fall for Triumphfest! Now What? Before I start tearing everything down
> I thought I would give you guys a try. I am thinking no float camber
> ventilation but that could be a reach. Help!
> Thanks,
> Darrell
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